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Reader Stories: Why I Love Black Cats

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While black cats are sometimes feared by people who are not "in the know," others who share their homes with black cats love them unconditionally. If you are in the latter category, or love black cats, but don't currently have one, here's your chance to help educate the public about the value of black cats. A form is provided for your use, and you are encouraged to upload one or two photos of your own black cats.

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I Love my Three Black Cats

I'm not sure that they differ from other cats. I just love them because they are MINE! What I can tell you is that you can have a lot of fun with their names: Jet, Coal, Sable, Ebony, Midnight, Charc…More

I Didn't Like Black Cats Until I Met Dundee

The things that stand out in black cats, besides their color being so striking, are that the pads on their feet are black. Also, their nose is black as well as the skin around their mouth. Also, thei…More

Adopting a Black Cat Brings Gracious Rewards

Black cats seem to know they have to work harder to get love and affection, and they do! They are loyal pets to the owner that agrees to be owned by them. I've heard that many black cats are partiall…More

I've Never Seen a Crabby Black Cat

I've volunteered at my local shelter, and I've honestly NEVER had a bad experience with a black cat. I kind of gravitate towards them, actually, because they're always so fun and playful. There are s…More

My "Scary Black Cat" Kid Hides Under the Bed When Strangers Come

My personal experience has been that they are more loyal and very dependent on their chosen person. Not to say other cats, colors, breeds, etc. aren't loyal and adorable, but of all the cats I've had…More

Black Cats Have Unique Personalities

Their personalities are just unique. Salem is my cat. He doesn't really care much for the other members of the family. He purrs very quietly, meows hardly at all, and will drool when you pet him just…More

Black Cats Seem to Have Exaggerrated Personalities

I think that black cats' personalities are just a bit more dramatic. "Secret" (mentioned previously) was so sweet, loving and followed me everywhere. "Boo" (her sequel) is a crazy kid who runs around…More

Black Cat Drambuie is Sweet-Tempered & Very Intelligent

Our Bombay, Drambuie or "Boo-cat", is very sweet-tempered and very intelligent. He will stare at a new object for hours, trying to figure out how it works, how it opens, or why his people have it. He…More

My Black Cat Molly is Lucky for Me

Black cats differ for me because of the lovely sheen on their coats. As the photograph shows Molly's coat in the sunshine almost goes brown it is soooooo shiny. Not that our other cats coats didn't s…More

Blackie Taught me to Embrace Both Sides of Life

When Blackie came to live with us, I learned very quickly that people were afraid of him, or said he was bad luck. But, he was good luck for me. He was the most lovable cat. And if you can believe th…More

Why I Love my Black Cat Foster-Adoptees

I love all my black cats for different reasons. Pete is the most lovable & always cuddles up with me, Rosie is my shy girl, Shadow is finally learning to trust us & Bear is my dinner companion. He's …More

Black Cats Are Lucky Cats!

I don't know if I think that black cats are any different than other color cats, but I really love them. All of the black cats that I've owned have been very vocal and extremely independent. I've nev…More

Black Cats are NOT Bad Luck

Their panther-like appearance is gorgeous and my Billy has the most beautifully-shaped paws I've ever seen--long, sleek and shiny. However, regardless of color, he has the sweetest personality, somet…More

Color or Breed Don't Matter

Their beauty differs in them as well as any beautiful animal. They really do not differ as a cat in general and or labeled if we label them as some superstitions have. Then a difference appears to be…More

Wearing Black Kitty Fur is a Badge of Honor

Aside from "black cattitude" (they KNOW they're superior to the others), they're the best at displaying the beauty of a cat's form, IMO. They're a living silhouette, and although they're the most cha…More

"Champagne Black Cats"

They are so striking. They blend in well at night, and often all you can see is their eyes - which is both spooky and cool. I also love how they don't have to be all black to appear black. As Heinlei…More

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